Joshua Tree NP Self Guided Audio Driving Tour West Entrance Start

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This guide turns your time on Park Boulevard into a narrated road trip, mixing history, geology, and local stories with practical tips on where to stop, what to look for, and how to explore safely. As you drive, each story will unlock automatically using GPS, so you can keep your eyes on the desert scenery while the tour fills in the park’s hidden details and legends—no maps to shuffle, no scripts to read, just drive, listen, and enjoy the journey. Listen anytime, the tour never expires.

What's Included

See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
Offline mode and map lets you take it anytime, just download it beforehand.
Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
Fun storytelling that shares the history of the park bringing it alive.
Easy to use, press play and the stories play automatically as you drive using GPS
Great narration that keeps you intersted during your drive.
Great deal, one purchase if for one car and never expires.
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the Joshua Tree Visitors Center in Joshua Tree. You'll hear about the visitors center, the story of Joshua tree and then make your way to the park.

End point

The tour ends either at the North gate or at cottonwood visitors center. Later you can listen again to the tour anytime, it never expires.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour starts at the Joshua Tree Visitors Center in Joshua Tree. You'll hear about the visitors center, the story of Joshua tree and then make your way to the park.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Hear about Section 6 Desert View Conservation Area, how it came to be, and feel free to explore the trails.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You'll drive through the town of Joshua Tree before you get to the Joshua Tree National Park and hear a bit about the people and the history.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The tour ends at the Cottonwood visitors center, where you can learn more and get stocked up.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll drive by Hemingway Buttress, and hear the story of the rocks.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by Quail Springs Trail and hear the story of the area.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll drive by the Hall of Horrors Area and hear why it got it's name.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll drive by Skull Rock and hear the story of the trail, feel free to park and explore more.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll drive by Arch Rock and hear the story of the people that lived here centuries ago.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll drive by Lost Horse Mine and hear about the lost horse and it's story.

    Admission ticket free
  • Joshua Tree National Park (Pass by)

    The tour guides you through Joshua Tree National Park pointing out the sites, sharing the history, stories and so much more. Stop anytime and explore, just press play to continue. The tour is location aware and plays as you drive.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by WalknTours

Tags

Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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